macaroni
word
/ˌmækɝˈoʊni/
ma-kuh-ROH-nee
/mˌækɐɹˈəʊni/
ma-kuh-ROH-nee
Definition
A type of pasta shaped like short, hollow tubes, often used in dishes like macaroni and cheese.
Usage & Nuances
'Macaroni' refers specifically to the tube-shaped pasta, not all pasta types. Common in American and British cuisine, especially in 'macaroni and cheese'. Less often used to describe pasta dishes in general.
Spanish: macarronesPortuguese (BR): macarrãoPortuguese (PT): macarrãoChinese (Simplified): 通心粉Chinese (Traditional): 通心粉Hindi: मकारोनीArabic: معكرونة (أصابع)Bengali: ম্যাক্যারনিRussian: макароны (макарони)Japanese: マカロニVietnamese: mì ống (macaroni)Korean: 마카로니Turkish: makarna (makarna türü: makarna)Urdu: میکرونیIndonesian: makaroni
Example Sentences
She cooked macaroni for lunch yesterday.
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Can you pick up some macaroni at the store?
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My grandma has the best homemade macaroni recipe.
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I like to eat macaroni with tomato sauce.
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Children love macaroni and cheese.
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We ran out of macaroni, so I used penne instead.
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